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Congress approves the Declaration of Independance
The declaraion of independance declared Americas independance from Britian. -
Washington and his men spent winter at Valley Forge
It was a low point in the Revolution at Valley Forge, it was a test of Washington's leadership. His firm character and common sense helped hold his troops together. -
Shays's Rebellion began
Farmers in Massachussets led by Daniel Shays revolted at a courthouse in springfield. In the end 4 men died. This showed the unhappiness that the Articles of Confederation caused. -
Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance law
It was meant to encourage settlement and formation of new states, controlled by law. This ordinance promised religious freedom and other civil rights to its settlers. -
Congress approved 12 amendments for the Bill of Rights
These 12 amendments were based of some ideas that James Madison proposed, of these 12, 10 were approved.
